ASK YOUR TEACHER PRAC A red glant that was originally a 9.5Mun main-sequence star loses a solar mass in 100,000 years via a superwind. What is this mass loss rate in units of solar masses per year? How many solar masses are lost in the given time? Msun/yr At this mass loss rate, what will the red giant's mass be after 0.5 million years? (Enter your answer as a multiple of Msun:) MSun Need Help? Read It

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(The answer for 1 is not 0.000095 solar masses/year)
### Understanding Mass Loss in Red Giants

A red giant, originally a 9.5 \(M_{Sun}\) main-sequence star, loses a solar mass in 100,000 years through a superwind. We are asked to calculate the following:

1. **Mass Loss Rate in Solar Masses Per Year:**
   - What is the mass loss rate in units of solar masses per year?

2. **Remaining Mass After a Given Time:**
   - How many solar masses are lost in 0.5 million years?
   - Calculate the red giant's mass after this period. (Enter your answer as a multiple of \(M_{Sun}\)).

#### Interactive Features:
- **Input Box:** To calculate and input the mass loss rate \(M_{Sun}/yr\).
- **Check Answer:** Displays an error if the wrong value is entered.
- **Second Input Box:** For calculating the remaining mass after given time.
- **"Need Help?" Button:** Provides guidance through further reading material.

This exercise helps students learn about stellar evolution and mass loss in late-stage stars, emphasizing real-world astrophysical calculations.
Transcribed Image Text:### Understanding Mass Loss in Red Giants A red giant, originally a 9.5 \(M_{Sun}\) main-sequence star, loses a solar mass in 100,000 years through a superwind. We are asked to calculate the following: 1. **Mass Loss Rate in Solar Masses Per Year:** - What is the mass loss rate in units of solar masses per year? 2. **Remaining Mass After a Given Time:** - How many solar masses are lost in 0.5 million years? - Calculate the red giant's mass after this period. (Enter your answer as a multiple of \(M_{Sun}\)). #### Interactive Features: - **Input Box:** To calculate and input the mass loss rate \(M_{Sun}/yr\). - **Check Answer:** Displays an error if the wrong value is entered. - **Second Input Box:** For calculating the remaining mass after given time. - **"Need Help?" Button:** Provides guidance through further reading material. This exercise helps students learn about stellar evolution and mass loss in late-stage stars, emphasizing real-world astrophysical calculations.
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